10 gifts for runners

A set of four 4 x 4 tile coasters with your sealed race bib (or a copied image), so the bib won’t peel off or wear away. Bottoms are lined with cork. How awesome is this? What a great way to remember a race. You

This pack of 30 9×10 body wipes are the perfect solution for those runs where a shower isn’t accessible. I used one of these to wipe down after a half marathon before I went out to brunch. Worked like a charm! Buy them here. Another brand? ShowerPill.

Fuel is a must-have for those longer distances. GU Energy Gel is my go-to. Although these packets are tiny, they work magic and the cost of a few every long run or race really adds up. Recommended flavors: Vanilla Bean, Tri-Berry Chocolate Outrage

Buying for a runner who hates poking holes in his or her shirt to pin on race bibs? XRACEWEAR just might have your answer. These shirts fit great and are an awesome alternative to safety pins on race day. Available in mens and womens. Check out my product review.

The point of the Fitbit and other activity monitors is to point out to you what you are — or aren’t — doing. It’s harder to park in the closest spot to the store when you know you are passing up steps on your day’s count. Similarly, if you track your food intake with the device, it’s easier to turn down a second handful of M&Ms when you watch the calories tick up.

The One tracks steps, distance, stairs climbed and calories burned and syncs with bluetooth right to your phone and to your account on fitbit.com. Check out my review here.